Towns

At a Glance and On Their Own

WELCOME

Known as much for its fall splendor than as a “destination to get away, go into hermit mode,” the towns that comprise the Northwest corner of Connecticut are anything but quiet. At least upon further inspection. While you’re welcome to take things easy, we hope to provide a bit of incentive for looking around a bit, peeking around the corner, so to speak, to find something unexpected. But we totally understand if you find yourself pacified by the clean air, blanket of stars, and absence of urban cacophony. For the rest of us, we’ve got this down to a science – a social science – where the latest opening is a celebration of family news mixed with a bit of friendly gossip and the annual rummage sale provides a good excuse to snag a friend’s sweater, all legal and ladylike, of course.

Litchfield County has the lowest population density of any county in Connecticut and is geographically the state’s largest county.

Borders the states of New York and Massachusetts

Less than two hours’ drive northeast of New York City

100 miles from New York city and 155 miles from Boston

Close to Metro-North’s Harlem-Valley train route to Grand Central Station in NYC

25 miles from end to end

Eastern US Time Zone, 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time and 6 hours behind Western European time

Two area codes: 860 and 203

Sales tax: 6.35 %

Tipping is customary in Connecticut; for very good service a 15% to 20% tip is appropriate.

Has 4 distinct seasons

Has more state parks and public lands than any other areain Southern New England

Mohawk Mountain is the site of Connecticut’s largest ski area

NEIGHBORING TOWNS

The NW corner offers plenty to do and see, but we also enjoy a pleasant Sunday ride or day-trip, especially when it entails literally driving a mile outside the county border. Here are a handful of of nearby villages and towns worth a detour.